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Iran and Russia signed a deal on Feb. 14, 2026, to speed up the Rasht-Astara railway, cutting cargo transit time in half via the North-South Transport Corridor.
Iran and Russia have signed agreements on February 14, 2026, to accelerate construction of the 162-kilometer Rasht-Astara railway as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor.
Russia will manage 125 kilometers of the route, oversee technical operations, and invest 1.6 billion euros.
The project, expected to be completed within 48 months, aims to cut cargo transit times from over six weeks to about three, enhancing trade links between Iran, Russia, the Caucasus, and Western Europe.
Iran’s President Pezeshkian pledged to clear all obstacles by late March 2026.
The corridor, initiated in 2000 by 13 countries including India, Russia, and Iran, seeks to boost regional connectivity and integrate Iran’s rail network with international systems.
Irán y Rusia firmaron un acuerdo el 14 de febrero de 2026, para acelerar el ferrocarril Rasht-Astara, recortando el tiempo de tránsito de carga a la mitad a través del Corredor de Transporte Norte-Sur.